Attorney General Kathleen Kane should remain in office while the case proceeds. As in so many cases of accusations against public officials, the reporting of the events will probably develop a life of its own as witnessed by Bill White's delightful column recommending Gov. Chris Christie as mentor to Kane as she navigates the judicial waves of legal requirements, the tidal waves of political fermentation and the tsunami of moral indignation generated by those so inclined. The case is and will be a distraction. The important concerns and problems of government will again be forced into the background, government will dither with indecision, and the public will probably never get a...

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A local concert to benefit Japan’s recovery efforts from a massive earthquake and tsunami has been organized for March 31. Jammin’ for Japan will start at 5:30 p.m. at Pitcher’s sports bar and grill, 570 Union Blvd., Allentown, and feature ...

Historic Hotel Bethlehem General Manager Dennis Costello earlier this month delivered a $4,100 check to the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., for victims in this spring's earthquake and tsunami. The money was raised April 3 fundraiser at the hotel. He was

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